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How ThawDawg Simplifies Ground Thawing In Minnesota

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Frost is the natural enemy of anyone working in the earth. In Minnesota, frost can come early and frustrate construction schedules or planned digging. ThawDawg allows your team to dig year-round.

Whether you're working in forests of northern Minnesota or the prairies of the south, ThawDawg is here to keep your crew moving.

The small-footprint Minnesota ground thawing unit is perfect for cemetery plots, concrete footings, utility work, and more. It can be set up with only two people. Featuring a double-insulated and rolled-steel hull, blow-out resistance, and no moving parts, these ThawDawgs are built to last.

Thaw one-inch of ground per hour with a standard 20 lbs. LP tank.

Meet The ThawDawg Team

We’re Minnesota-owned and -operated. Find Ground Specialties and ThawDawg at:

13208 90th Ave.
Milaca, MN 56353

Since 2000, the Ringham family has been making digging easier. Creating "man's best winter friend", ThawDawg, the team at Ground Specialties found that utility companies, contractors, cemeteries, and others had every reason to love ThawDawg.

Ground Specialties is owned by the second-generation of the Ringham family, Tony and Jennifer.

ThawDawg Users From Minnesota

Allyson Novak | Princeton, Minnesota

“The ThawDawg ground heater works great for small- or medium-sized tasks! As a realtor and contractor, I love having this product to place signs and dig holes in the dead of winter. It is so handy to be able to place the unit with only 1 other person’s help. Covering 48x54 inches, this product is so helpful in the field. Highly recommended for any Minnesota ground thawing needs.”

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Jim Parvo | West Concord, Minnesota

“Digging in winter isn’t any fun. ThawDawg makes it easy for us until winter’s over.”

Reviewed Ground Specialties via email

Paul Bennet | Duluth, Minnesota

“I wish I had something like this twenty years ago. You all made my job a lot easier and made using this thing about as simple as it can be. Thanks, can’t imagine doing my job without ThawDawg anymore.”